Your GP record contains information recorded by health workers who are involved in your care. Information may have been added to your record at many different care locations. Making your record available means that care professionals will have your most up to date information. This means that you won’t have unnecessary tests, have to repeat information or be given drugs that you may be allergic to. Everyone should make their record available in case they need to be seen in an emergency. If you have certain health conditions, illnesses or have to go to the hospital a lot, then you should definitely make your record available. Nottinghamshire policy to do this means that all care professionals will have up to date information to improve the coordination of your care. Your records will be automatically shared unless you choose to opt out.